Seven maritime attacks in Strait of Hormuz in five days; two sailors killed

Between November 1-5, seven attacks targeted commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf waters, sinking a naval tugboat and killing two sailors. The attacks mark a sharp escalation in maritime violence in a critical chokepoint, though the responsible actors remain unnamed in the report. This raises risks to shipping and energy flows through the strait, which carries about 20% of global oil supply.

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